News: Aquatics
Thompson launches new Waterzone/Hydrocare base
Australia's Head Swimming Coach Alan Thompson has formally opened new premises for aquatic industry supplier Robert Savell. The new base for Savell's Hydrocare Pool Services and...
Nov 2, 2009
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Nation Split on High-Performance Bodysuits
Different application of FINA's new swimsuit rules will see a divide in Australian Swimming during the last two months of the year. State associations in NSW, Victoria and South...
Oct 30, 2009
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Beach 'bravado' killing Aussie men
Myths surrounding the bronzed, surf-savvy Aussie may be killing Australian men, who are nine times more likely to drown than women during a seaside trip, according to a new...
Oct 28, 2009
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Cottesloe pylon restored but diving era ends
The iconic sea pylon off Perth's Cottesloe Beach has been restored to its former glory but will no longer support climbers and divers. The renovated structure has been...
Oct 27, 2009
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Work Commences at Marion Aquatic Centre
Preliminary work on South Australia's $100 million Aquatic Centre and GP Plus Health Care Centre has began. The long awaited aquatic centre, in the Adelaide suburb of Marion, is...
Oct 22, 2009
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ARV and Centaman bring learn to swim to the web
As part of an overhaul of its information technology systems, Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) have entered a long term strategic agreement with Centaman for the provision...
Oct 20, 2009
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Womens Only Swim Night at H2O Xtream
New Zealand's Upper Hutt City Council has introduced a womens-only swim night at its award winning H2O aquatic and recreation centre. The programme will run every Sunday night...
Oct 12, 2009
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Wahooo! Waterpark set for Bahrain opening
The makers of Ski Dubai, the world-famous indoor snow resort, are set to open a 15,000 metre2 indoor 'aqua-park' in the heart of Bahrain. Wahooo! Waterpark Bahrain will offer a...
Oct 8, 2009
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2009 NSW Fitness Industry Award Winners
Fitness Australia have named the high achieving individuals and businesses in their 2009 NSW Fitness Industry Awards. The winners are: 2009 NSW Small Fitness Business of the...
Oct 6, 2009
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Better by Design: The New EasyGate SG
Centaman Systems has launched the new Centurion EasyGate SG, a next generation pedestrian speedgate that combines fast acting glass doors with IR sensors to detect unauthorised...
Oct 2, 2009
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Stratcorp Consulting Merges
Today has seen The Peron Group and Stratcorp Consulting merge to become Coffey Commercial Advisory, a new Coffey International Limited business. Stratcorp Consulting has...
Oct 1, 2009
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Contract Management Not to Blame for Coaching Decline
Aquatic management professionals have responded to claims that the contract management of facilities is to blame for a decline in the numbers of marquee coaches and elite...
Sep 30, 2009
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Latest International Aquatic Trends at Aquanale 2009
The international swimming pool and wellness industry is set to come together once again for the Aquanale International Trade Fair from 28th to 31st October 2009. The event, in...
Sep 29, 2009
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Village axes Sunshine Coast waterpark plans
Australia's largest theme park operator, Village Roadshow Limited (VRL), has cancelled its plans to purchase and turn the Sunshine Coast attraction Aussie World into a major...
Sep 24, 2009
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WhiteWater Establishes Australian Operations
WhiteWater West Industries, the largest and most experienced designer of waterparks and manufacturer of aquatic attractions in the world, has announced the establishment of a...
Sep 23, 2009
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Australia facing Olympic funding crisis
Australian sport is on the verge of a funding crisis and needs a cash injection if the country is to stay among the elite nations at the Olympic Games, according to Head...
Sep 21, 2009
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Zelbrite recognised for water saving benefits
Zelbrite, the ‘smarter’ pool and spa filtration material, has been recognized by Australia’s independent water saving accreditation system, the Smart Approved WaterMark. As...
Sep 18, 2009
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Environment
Swimming on the Edge
A 150 metre-long swimming pool and surrounding roof-top garden bridging the top of the three hotel towers are set to give swimmers a unique aquatic location. Plans for...
Sep 17, 2009
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Partnerships Target Child Drowning
Following this week's announcement of tragically high numbers of child drownings over the past year, Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) has partnered with PoolWerx and...
Sep 16, 2009
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Horror year for Australian Drownings
A horror year in which 302 Australians drowned has prompted urgent calls from the Royal Life Saving Society Australia for increased parental awareness, a greater emphasis on...
Sep 15, 2009
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Aussie Burqini a Global Success
Sydney-based Ahiida has opened up a whole new range of swim and sportswear garment choices for women who might otherwise opt out of swimming activities due to a lack of...
Sep 14, 2009
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Water thrills with SCS interactive's HydroLine
Waterplay attractions manufacturer SCS Interactive has launched its new HydroLine splash park concept. The range brings âhands onâ interactivity, climbable structures with...
Sep 11, 2009
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Wet'n'Wild in Top 10 of World Waterparks
Wet'n'Wild WaterWorld on the Gold Coast was the world's seventh most popular waterpark, with 1.25 million visits, in 2008 according to the Themed Entertainment Association and...
Sep 10, 2009
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Australian lifesavers to aid Japan
Australian surf lifesavers are helping Japan in reducing high rates of drowning deaths at beaches. Hundreds of Japanese die every year in the surf, the result of excessive...
Sep 10, 2009
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